HMO licence applications in Biddulph

We handle HMO licence application work for HMOs in Biddulph and the rest of Staffordshire, checking each requirement against Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's current rules.

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Landlords in Biddulph deal with Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for licensing, planning and housing standards. We keep those three in view together, so a layout that suits the licence also works for planning and building control.

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HMO rules in Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Rule	Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Mandatory HMO licence (5+ people)	In force everywhere in England
Additional HMO licensing	Not confirmed
Selective licensing	Not confirmed
Article 4 direction for small HMOs	Not confirmed

Checked October 2026 against Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's HMO licensing page. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for your address before any work starts.

We couldn't confirm Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's Article 4 position from its own website, so we check it with the council for the address. Seven or more occupants always needs planning permission. We couldn't confirm whether Staffordshire Moorlands District Council runs additional licensing, so we check with the council for the address.

HMO licence applications in Biddulph: what we do

Licensing rules for shared houses in Biddulph depend on the exact address. Mandatory licensing applies to every HMO with 5 or more occupiers, but additional or selective schemes can bring smaller houses into licensing too. We check which applies before preparing anything, so the application matches the scheme.

For landlords in Biddulph and across Staffordshire, we prepare the floor plan, collect the certificates and complete the council's form. We follow the application through to a decision, help with any draft conditions and keep a note of the renewal date.

Licence holder, manager and fit and proper details prepared
Council application form completed and checked
Help with draft conditions, renewals and variations
Gas, electrical, alarm and lighting certificates collated
Check of mandatory, additional and selective licensing at the address

HMO licence applications near Biddulph

Kidsgrove 3.3 miles
Tunstall 4.2 miles
Burslem 5.1 miles
Hanley 6.4 miles
Leek 6.4 miles
Newcastle-under-Lyme 7.5 miles

What landlords in Biddulph ask us

Can you fix the issues a council inspection found?

Yes. We price the works on the inspection report, carry them out and provide the evidence the council asks for.

How often are electrical checks needed in an HMO?

Private tenancies in England need an electrical installation condition report before the tenancy starts and at least every five years, and gas appliances need a safety check by a Gas Safe registered engineer every 12 months.

How long does an HMO licence last?

A licence can last up to five years. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council may grant a shorter licence, for example where it has concerns about the property or the management.

Do HMOs in Biddulph need a fire risk assessment?

Fire safety law requires a fire risk assessment of the common parts of most HMOs, and councils commonly ask to see one with a licence application. We arrange the assessment and the works it recommends.